The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2004 - Softcover
The #1 Bestselling American Reference Book of All Time
* Get More Familiar with Your World: Authoritative, up-to-date information on population, nations, states, economy, environment, education, sports, health, computers, history, presidents, personalities, awards, religion, sciences, the sun, and everything under it
* Remember 2003: Color photo scrapbook, authoritative chronology, Top Ten news stories, obituaries, quotes, and offbeat news of the year
* Compare Your Opinions with the Experts: Check out our Editors' Picks all-time rankings for films, music, history, and more; then send in your votes for next year's World Almanac (see page 1007 for details)
* Get Yourself or a Loved One into the Right College: A special essay by the editors of the Fiske Guides for college entrance
* Understand Baby Boomers: A statistical profile and memories timeline, with essays by Wendy Wasserstein and Joyce Maynard
* Use It All the Time: 2004 planning calendar; 2004 presidential election information; 2004 tax guide; business and associations directories; anti-terrorism preparation; crossword puzzle reference; mortgage-rate, mileage, and metric calculators; health and nutrition information; ZIP and area codes
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Features, Year in Review; Economy & Business; Noted Personalities, Entertainment; U.S. Cities, States, Population; U.S. Facts & History; Calendar, Science, Computers; Consumer Information; Nations of the World; Sports
* Get More Familiar with Your World: Authoritative, up-to-date information on population, nations, states, economy, environment, education, sports, health, computers, history, presidents, personalities, awards, religion, sciences, the sun, and everything under it
* Remember 2003: Color photo scrapbook, authoritative chronology, Top Ten news stories, obituaries, quotes, and offbeat news of the year
* Compare Your Opinions with the Experts: Check out our Editors' Picks all-time rankings for films, music, history, and more; then send in your votes for next year's World Almanac (see page 1007 for details)
* Get Yourself or a Loved One into the Right College: A special essay by the editors of the Fiske Guides for college entrance
* Understand Baby Boomers: A statistical profile and memories timeline, with essays by Wendy Wasserstein and Joyce Maynard
* Use It All the Time: 2004 planning calendar; 2004 presidential election information; 2004 tax guide; business and associations directories; anti-terrorism preparation; crossword puzzle reference; mortgage-rate, mileage, and metric calculators; health and nutrition information; ZIP and area codes
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Features, Year in Review; Economy & Business; Noted Personalities, Entertainment; U.S. Cities, States, Population; U.S. Facts & History; Calendar, Science, Computers; Consumer Information; Nations of the World; Sports
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The #1 Bestselling American Reference Book of All Time
The World Almanac® 2004
"#1 in coverage, currency, and usability."
--Booklist/RBB, American Library Association, May 2003
* Get More Familiar with Your World: Authoritative, up-to-date information on population, nations, states, economy, environment, education, sports, health, computers, history, presidents, personalities, awards, religion, sciences, the sun, and everything under it
* Remember 2003: Color photo scrapbook, authoritative chronology, Top Ten news stories, obituaries, quotes, and offbeat news of the year
* Compare Your Opinions with the Experts: Check out our Editors' Picks all-time rankings for films, music, history, and more; then send in your votes for next year's World Almanac (see page 1007 for details)
* Get Yourself or a Loved One into the Right College: A special essay by the editors of the Fiske Guides for college entrance
* Understand Baby Boomers: A statistical profile and memories timeline, with essays by Wendy Wasserstein and Joyce Maynard
* Use It All the Time: 2004 planning calendar; 2004 presidential election information; 2004 tax guide; business and associations directories; anti-terrorism preparation; crossword puzzle reference; mortgage-rate, mileage, and metric calculators; health and nutrition information; ZIP and area codes
"The most useful reference book known to modern man."--Los Angeles Times
"Useful to any human being on the planet ... the world's most powerful reference."--Seattle Times
"It's the best in the business."--Manchester Union Leader
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Features, Year in Review; Economy & Business; Noted Personalities, Entertainment; U.S. Cities, States, Population; U.S. Facts & History; Calendar, Science, Computers; Consumer Information; Nations of the World; Sports
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The World Almanac® 2004
"#1 in coverage, currency, and usability."
--Booklist/RBB, American Library Association, May 2003
* Get More Familiar with Your World: Authoritative, up-to-date information on population, nations, states, economy, environment, education, sports, health, computers, history, presidents, personalities, awards, religion, sciences, the sun, and everything under it
* Remember 2003: Color photo scrapbook, authoritative chronology, Top Ten news stories, obituaries, quotes, and offbeat news of the year
* Compare Your Opinions with the Experts: Check out our Editors' Picks all-time rankings for films, music, history, and more; then send in your votes for next year's World Almanac (see page 1007 for details)
* Get Yourself or a Loved One into the Right College: A special essay by the editors of the Fiske Guides for college entrance
* Understand Baby Boomers: A statistical profile and memories timeline, with essays by Wendy Wasserstein and Joyce Maynard
* Use It All the Time: 2004 planning calendar; 2004 presidential election information; 2004 tax guide; business and associations directories; anti-terrorism preparation; crossword puzzle reference; mortgage-rate, mileage, and metric calculators; health and nutrition information; ZIP and area codes
"The most useful reference book known to modern man."--Los Angeles Times
"Useful to any human being on the planet ... the world's most powerful reference."--Seattle Times
"It's the best in the business."--Manchester Union Leader
Quick Thumb Index
Use marks on book edge
Features, Year in Review; Economy & Business; Noted Personalities, Entertainment; U.S. Cities, States, Population; U.S. Facts & History; Calendar, Science, Computers; Consumer Information; Nations of the World; Sports
Ever since The World Almanac 1868 was published 135 years ago, more than 80 million people have turned to The World Almanac to get accurate, timely, and reliable information they need on every subject imaginable. Today, The World Almanac remains the world's favorite information source.
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- PublisherWorld Almanac
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0886879183
- ISBN 13 9780886879181
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages1008
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